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SPARK PLUG BROKEN OFF IN # 4 HOLE

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PURESTREET5006:
I was helping my buddy change is spark plugs on his 87 350 suburban when we thought we were removing the plug when i broke( threads still in the head) and just the porcelin part came out....Would an easy out work? And how hard is it to perform.

TRUCK6DRIVER:
did just the porcelin break or did the 5/8" hex break off too?

RH

1976Scottsdale:
A really good easy out ought to work.  I would soak the plug for a while first.  PB Blaster works best.  When you put in the new plugs, make sure to put on some anti sieze.

Lt.Del:
Sorry, you have to take the head off and replace it...it is no good now.   Naw, just joking!   If the porcelin part came off, you should still be able to take it off w/ a socket.  The metal base should still have the part that the socket fits on.  It shouldn't be a problem.  Next time, use the socket straight on. When you turn the socket from an angle, CRACK.  

1976Scottsdale:
That was cold Sgtdel.  Good though.  Anyway, inspect your new plugs and make sure they are straight and not deformed before you put them in.  I tried to install one that was just a tiny bit off and snap.  It was fun, 30 minutes back to the part store only to have some, large, grumpy manager tell me that since they were installed, the warranty was void... seriously.  He changed his opinion when I made my way around behind the counter and was then right next to him.  I was bigger than he was too, he tried again with a fuel pump.  He was fired after that.

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